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“The key to our room?” Kara snarled

Mr Radcliffe went suddenly silent It was the first time she’d seen him with his mouth closed

“We require two rooms,” Kara stated evenly Her voice was low and tense As an afterthought, she forced herself to add: “Please”

“I— I’m sorry,” said Radcliffe “The storht now, both floors”

Kara fuan squinted back at the owner for a ive us two rooms on the third floor”

“Sorry, can’t do that either”

“And why not?” Kara asked

“We don’t rent rooms on the third floor”

They stared back at the round-faced owner Radcliffe’s expression had gone suddenly serious He shook the key, which he still held out at ared

Gru, Kara swiped the key from him The owner looked relieved

“Alright,” she grunted “To”

Travis Radcliffe yawned and nodded Then he disappeared the way he came

She was still fu?” she called after him “The stairs are over this way”

“Ever been in a glass elevator?” he asked

Kara sighed and shook her head